Library trustees plan for austerity in override uncertainty
Westhampton library trustees prepare strategies for protecting core services if a Proposition 2.5 override fails. Director Meaghan Schwelm reported February circulation of 1,671 items, down from 1,742 a year prior, and outlined consulting with EveryLibrary to prioritize services serving vulnerable
misc · Meeting of April 15, 2026
Westhampton library trustees prepare strategies for protecting core services if a Proposition 2.5 override fails. Director Meaghan Schwelm reported February circulation of 1,671 items, down from 1,742 a year prior, and outlined consulting with EveryLibrary to prioritize services serving vulnerable populations during potential budget cuts. The board approved minutes and adjournment unanimously.
The Friends of the Westhampton Library are preparing a statement on the override's impact. Trustee Alison Thirkield will revise the library's Meeting Room and Social Media policies.
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Source: the misc meeting of April 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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